Tibet: The Jesuit Century
| Dimensions: | 23x15 cm (9.1 × 5.9 inches) |
| Gross Weight: | 0.4 kg (0.88 lbs) |
| Material: | Papper |
| Iconography / Artist: | Religious Books |
| Craft Origin: | Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique |
| Cataloged On: | Nov 22, 2017 |
Religious Books
Hinduism is the predominant religion in Nepal, and as such, many religious books are related to it. The most popular ones are the Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, Ramayana, and Mahabharata. These books contain information on Hindu deities, their stories, philosophies, and practices. The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text, is also widely read and revered in Nepal, and is considered the essence of Hindu philosophy.
Islamic books, such as the Quran and Hadith, are also prevalent in Nepal, particularly in the Muslim community. These books contain teachings, stories, and principles related to Islam.
In addition to these, Nepal is also home to a small Christian population, and there are several Christian religious books available in the country. These include the Bible, which is considered the holy book for Christians, and other religious texts and teachings.
Overall, religious books found in Nepal are an integral part of the country's diverse cultural and spiritual landscape. They offer insight into various religions, philosophies, and practices and provide guidance and inspiration to many Nepalese people.
Item Specific Details & Notes
Tibet is a neglected subject. It has drifted from our memory in the 20th century, despite the efforts of the Dalai Lama to keep alive interest in his country on the part of the outside world. But this was not true of the Middle Ages. Caraman in his background chapter indicates how Franciscan and Dominican envoys to Mongolia had information about it, and particularly rich for the Europeans were the reports of Marco Polo. He had visited a part of southern Tibet, but like the Chinese who were his sources, he never penetrated into central Tibet and never heard of Lhasa. Still, there was interest.
Seven Jesuit missionary-explorers are treated in this book. The first is Bento de Goes, a Portuguese Brother who died in 1607. He obtained new information, but still never visited Tibet. He did succeed, however, in clarifying that the mythical Cathay was identical to China. Not all believed him.
ISBN:9781874448976
Author:Philip Caraman
Publisher:Halsgrove
Publish Year:1998
Edition:First British Edition
Cover:Hard Back
Subject:Tibet | Tibetan History
Language:English
Remarks:B&W Photographs, Map, Bibliography and Index.
Pages:154
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